Population

Czech RepublicvsRomania
This comparison uses the latest available atlas values for each country; reporting years can differ by metric.
The biggest differences first
Surface area
Romania is higher
Nominal GDP
Romania is higher
What stands out
Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.
Population
Romania’s population is 75% larger than that of Czech Republic, a difference of 8,146,776.
Surface area
Romania’s surface area is 202% larger than that of Czech Republic, a difference of 159,529 km².
Population density
Czech Republic’s population density is 73% higher than that of Romania, a difference of 58.3 /km².
Nominal GDP
Romania’s nominal GDP is 10% larger than that of Czech Republic, a difference of $35.53 billion.
GDP per capita
Czech Republic’s GDP per capita is 58% higher than that of Romania, a difference of $11,743.
Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.
Full side-by-side comparison
Capital
Prague
Bucharest
Population
10,905,028
19,051,804
Surface area
78,871 km²
238,400 km²
Population density
138 /km²
79.9 /km²
Nominal GDP
$347.03 billion · 2024
$382.56 billion · 2024
GDP per capita
$31,823 · 2024
$20,080 · 2024
Region
Europe
Europe
Subregion
Eastern Europe
Eastern Europe
Currency
Czech koruna · CZK · Kč
Romanian leu · RON · lei
Nationality
Czech
Romanian
Phone code
+420
+40
Internet domain
.cz
.ro
ISO codes
CZ / CZE
RO / ROU
Time zone
Europe/Prague
Europe/Bucharest
Native name
Česká republika
România
| Measure | Czech Republic | Romania |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Prague | Bucharest |
| Population | 10,905,028 | 19,051,804 |
| Surface area | 78,871 km² | 238,400 km² |
| Population density | 138 /km² | 79.9 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $347.03 billion · 2024 | $382.56 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $31,823 · 2024 | $20,080 · 2024 |
| Region | Europe | Europe |
| Subregion | Eastern Europe | Eastern Europe |
| Currency | Czech koruna · CZK · Kč | Romanian leu · RON · lei |
| Nationality | Czech | Romanian |
| Phone code | +420 | +40 |
| Internet domain | .cz | .ro |
| ISO codes | CZ / CZE | RO / ROU |
| Time zone | Europe/Prague | Europe/Bucharest |
| Native name | Česká republika | România |
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Country overviews
AI-assisted profile prose · methodologyAbout Czech Republic
Nestled in the heart of Central Europe, the Czech Republic blends medieval charm with vibrant modernity, offering a tapestry of castles, cobblestone streets, and a rich cultural heritage that captivates visitors and scholars alike.
Full Czech Republic profile →About Romania
Romania is a country located at the crossroads of Central, Eastern, and Southeastern Europe. It is a member of the European Union and NATO.
Full Romania profile →Czech Republic & Romania: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Czech Republic?
The capital of Czech Republic is Prague.
What is the population of Czech Republic?
Czech Republic has a recorded population of approximately 10,905,028 people.
How big is Czech Republic?
Czech Republic covers an area of about 78,871 km².
What is the population density of Czech Republic?
Czech Republic has a population density of roughly 138 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Czech Republic?
Czech Republic has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $347.03 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Czech Republic?
Czech Republic has a GDP per capita of approximately $31,823.
What currency is used in Czech Republic?
Czech Republic uses the Czech koruna (CZK), with the symbol Kč.
Where is Czech Republic located?
Czech Republic is located in Eastern Europe, Europe.
What is the native name of Czech Republic?
The native name of Czech Republic is Česká republika.
What are people from Czech Republic called?
People from Czech Republic are referred to as Czech.
What is the phone calling code for Czech Republic?
The international dialing code for Czech Republic is +420.
What is the internet domain for Czech Republic?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Czech Republic is .cz.
What time zone is Czech Republic in?
Czech Republic uses the Europe/Prague time zone.
What is Czech Republic known for?
Nestled in the heart of Central Europe, the Czech Republic blends medieval charm with vibrant modernity, offering a tapestry of castles, cobblestone streets, and a rich cultural heritage that captivates visitors and scholars alike.
What is the capital of Romania?
The capital of Romania is Bucharest.
What is the population of Romania?
Romania has a recorded population of approximately 19,051,804 people.
How big is Romania?
Romania covers an area of about 238,400 km².
What is the population density of Romania?
Romania has a population density of roughly 79.9 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Romania?
Romania has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $382.56 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Romania?
Romania has a GDP per capita of approximately $20,080.
What currency is used in Romania?
Romania uses the Romanian leu (RON), with the symbol lei.
Where is Romania located?
Romania is located in Eastern Europe, Europe.
What is the native name of Romania?
The native name of Romania is România.
What are people from Romania called?
People from Romania are referred to as Romanian.
What is the phone calling code for Romania?
The international dialing code for Romania is +40.
What is the internet domain for Romania?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Romania is .ro.
What time zone is Romania in?
Romania uses the Europe/Bucharest time zone.
What is Romania known for?
Romania is a country located at the crossroads of Central, Eastern, and Southeastern Europe. It is a member of the European Union and NATO.